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Inspiring Asia Micro Film Festival 2026 — Best AI Film Award
Inspiring Asia / Tanoto Foundation
$10,000 Best AI Film Award up for grabs. 3-6 minute shorts on "Community Empowerment" — AI-generated and AI-assisted films are explicitly welcomed. Open through July 6. Grand final in Manila on October 25, 2026, with regional editions spanning the Philippines, Indonesia, Thailand, Singapore, Vietnam and more.
Prize
$10,000 Best AI Film Award + Manila grand final + regional screenings
- ›USD $10,000 Best AI Film Award
- ›Grand final & award ceremony in Manila, October 25, 2026
- ›Regional screenings across Philippines, Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, Hong Kong
- ›Recognition by Tanoto Foundation network
AI Tools Allowed
- ✓Any AI tool (filmmaker must disclose tools and integration)
Eligibility
Filmmakers, students, NGOs, social enterprises, changemakers — primarily Asia-focused. 3-6 minute films on Community Empowerment theme.
Entry Fee
Free
Categories
Micro shortSocial impactCommunityDocumentary
Key Dates
Submissions openApril 1, 2026
DeadlineJuly 6, 2026
Festival / EventOctober 25, 2026
LocationManila, Philippines (regional editions across Asia)
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